Darlene Clikeman
Jul 13, 2025
Darlene D. Clikeman, 87, died July 13, 2025, at Madonna Towers in Rochester, Minnesota. Her family is completing her obituary which will be posted here upon completion.
Ranfranz and Vine is honored to be serving the Clikeman family, to share a special memory or condolence, please visit www.ranfranzandvinefh.com.
Donald Lindgren
Jul 12, 2025
It is with great sadness that the family of Donald (Don) Lindgren announces his passing on July 12, 2025, peacefully holding his wife's hand in his home in Rochester, MN. He lived a fulfilling life for 80 years.
Don was born March 27, 1945, in Rush City, MN and grew up on his family's farm in Forest Lake, MN....
Linda Feia
Jul 10, 2025
Linda Gail Feia, of Rochester, MN, passed away peacefully at her home on July 10, 2025, at the age of 82.
Linda was born in Marshall, Minnesota, and grew up in Brainerd with her parents, Glen and Geneva (Bruce) Adkins. She graduated from Brainerd High School in 1961 and attended the St. Cloud Hospital School of Nursing. On September 5,...
Edward Rosencrants
Jul 9, 2025
Edward W. Rosencrants, 95, died July 9, 2025. His family is completing his obituary which will be posted here upon completion.
Ranfranz and Vine is honored to be serving the Rosencrants family, to share a special memory or condolence, please visit www.ranfranzandvinefh.com.
Colleen Erickson
Jul 1, 2025
Colleen L. Erickson, 65, of Rochester, MN passed away on July 1, 2025 at her home.
A memorial service will be held at 4pm on Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Home, 5421 Royal Place NW, Rochester, MN.
Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Erickson family.
Linda Scheffler
Jul 1, 2025
Linda Scheffler, 68, of Rochester, MN died of lung cancer on July 1, 2025, at Mayo Clinic Methodist hospital, surrounded by her family.
Linda Lou Scheffler was born on November 24, 1956 at St Mary's hospital in Rochester, MN to Erwin and Betty Scheffler. She grew up on the family farm and went to school in Wanamingo, MN. After graduation...
Floyd Paulson
Jul 1, 2025
Floyd Edwin Paulson Jr. was born on April 9, 1933, to Floyd Edwin Paulson and his wife Dorothy Elizabeth (Stewart) Paulson, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota.
He was baptized in Norwegian at East St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Rock Dell, Minnesota. Family knew him as Jr, dad, grandpa, gramps, pops and several nicknames over the years - Pinky,...
Nancy Switzer
Jun 30, 2025
Nancy Ann Switzer, 77, of Rochester, MN passed away on June 30, 2025, in Waseca, MN.
Nancy was born on February 15, 1948, to Thomas and Barbara (Melby) Heighway in Seattle, WA. She grew up in the Madison, WI area and went to college in Oshkosh, WI. She joined the United States Navy and served a 4 year term in...
Duane Miedtke
Jun 28, 2025
Duane Miedtke passed away, Saturday June 28, 2025, at the age of 93, with his wife and daughter at his side, in Rochester, Minnesota.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Rudy and Martha Miedtke of Fairmont, Minnesota and brother Darrell and his wife Karen. He is survived by his wife, Shirley, of 66 years, son Scott and wife...
Beverly Ondler
Jun 28, 2025
Bev Ondler, 96, passed away Saturday June 28, 2025 at Cascade Creek Memory Care in Rochester.
Beverly Jean Mahler was born November 7th, 1928 in Waseca MN. She grew up on a dairy farm, attended school there and graduated from high school in 1946. Beverly attended nurses training at Saint Mary's School of Nursing in Rochester studying under the Sisters...
DeVon Lund
Jun 25, 2025
DeVon Marie (Vitse) Lund, 67, of Rushford, MN, passed away on June 25, 2025 at her home.
DeVon was born on February 23, 1958 in La Crosse, WI to Millard and Clarice (Helland) Vitse. She grew up in Rochester, MN and graduated from Mayo High School. She later earned her bachelor's degree from Cardinal Stritch University after attending RCTC.
In...
Erland Shelley
Jun 23, 2025
Erland Erick Shelley, 85, of Remer, MN, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at the Homestead of Rochester.
Erland was born on May 28, 1940 in Red Wing, MN to parents Oren and Evelyn (Schloer) Shelley. He grew up in St. Paul, MN and remained in the Twin Cities area most of his life. Erland enlisted in the United...
Judith McCabe
Jun 22, 2025
Judith A. McCabe, age 83, passed away on June 22, 2025 in the presence of family at Edenbrook West Care Center in Rochester, MN.
Judith Ann McCabe was born April 30, 1942 in Larimore, North Dakota to Bernard and Della McCabe. She graduated from Larimore High School as valedictorian in 1960. She received her BA in German and English in...
Della Gruhlke
Jun 21, 2025
Della Lucille Gruhlke, 89, died of natural causes on Saturday June 21, 2025, at Saint Mary's Hospital in Rochester, where she had been a patient for an extended period during the past few months.
Della Lucille Bramble was born January 23, 1936, in Rochester, grew up on the family farm and attended rural schools. She married Ralph Gruhlke Sr. on May...
Janet Piens
Jun 20, 2025
Janet L. Piens, age 95, of Rochester, MN passed away peacefully on June 20, 2025 at Samaritan Bethany Home on Eighth in Rochester, MN.
Janet Lenore Piens was born December 18, 1929 in Rochester, MN the daughter of Sylvester and Marion (Wilson) Robinson. She was a 1948 graduate of Rochester High School. Following high school she worked for a few...
James Ruppe
Jun 16, 2025
James Albert Ruppe passed away peacefully on June 16, 2025, at Mayo Clinic St. Mary's Campus in Rochester, MN.
He was born on November 27, 1932, in Lake Linden, Michigan, and was a lifelong resident of Houghton, Michigan. He was the son of Peter Edward Ruppe and Antoinette Bosch Ruppe and brother of Joseph B. Ruppe and Philip E. Ruppe.
Jim was...
Peter Delisle
Jun 15, 2025
Peter A. Delisle, 78, passed away on June 15, 2025, at his home in Rochester, MN, with his wife by his side. Pete was born on March 24, 1947, in Merrill, WI to Robert and Elaine Delisle, who subsequently moved to Rochester, MN. Pete grew up in Rochester attending Public Schools and graduating from John Marshall High School in 1965.
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Timothy Ferderer
Jun 14, 2025
Timothy Edmund Ferderer, 72, passed away on June 14, 2025, at Methodist Hospital in Rochester, MN.
Tim was born June 19, 1952, in Wykoff, MN., to the late George and Esther Duparry Ferderer. He was a graduate of Wykoff High School Class of 1970. After high school, Tim went on to aircraft mechanic school in Winona, MN. Tim married Christine...
Kathy Parkin
Jun 13, 2025
Kathy J. Parkin passed away on June 13, 2025, at the age of 70.
Kathy was born on May 10, 1955, and graduated from Kasson High School in 1973. She married Randy Parkin on September 15, 1973, and together they created a life in Byron, Minnesota.Kathy dedicated many years to working in the food service department at Byron Schools. Outside of...
Carol Vigeland
Jun 12, 2025
Carol Dorothy Vigeland, a devoted wife, loving mother, and cherished grandmother, passed away peacefully on June 12, 2025, at her home.
Born on February 27, 1938, in Springfield, Minnesota, Carol was the beloved daughter of Harry and Mabel (Christensen) Meyer.
Carol married Edward Schilling on December 20, 1958, and together they made their home in Milan, MN. After Edward's passing...
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